UKRI launches its new vision for Public Engagement

2021: a bumper year for PER at the University

Each year the university hosts one of either the VC's PER Awards or the PER Conference, but next year we get both! Save the dates and get thinking about what you can submit/nominate for an award.

Establishing a new science engagement programme...

MPLS and MSD are collaborating on a new science engagement programme to support researchers and our local communities.

Congratulations to Dr Becky Smethurst - awarded IoPs Mary Somerville Medal

Dr Becky Smethurst (Department of Physics) has been awarded the Mary Somerville Medal for exceptional early career contributions to public engagement within physics in recognition of the success of her YouTube channel, Dr Becky.

Science communication during a pandemic: is science writing the solution? Nov 3, 6-7pm GMT

This free event, Is science writing the solution?, is a panel discussion hosted by Professor Alice Roberts which will be followed by the announcement of the winner of the 2020 Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize.

What's coming up at Oxford Sparks?

An update on what's coming up at Oxford Sparks - the University of Oxford's platform for digital science engagement.

Event management guidance updated

University guidance on events has been updated, to reflect recent changes to government guidance.

Wellcome Enriching Engagement funded projects announced

Seven projects from Medical Sciences and MPLS have been awarded funding in Round 2 of the Enriching Engagement grant scheme. They join the six Round 1 projects awarded in November 2019. Have a read of the project summaries for a bit of inspiration.

What do the recent changes to Pathways to Impact mean for public engagement with research?

UKRI recently announced that they were reviewing the research grant process, and as part of this review there will be changes to their requirements for pathways to impact - a mechanism used by many to plan and resource public engagement with research - so what does this mean for public engagement with research?

3 new Oxford Citizen Science projects funded by UKRI

UKRI recently announced the projects funded through their place-based and citizen science funding schemes. Three grants led by Oxford researchers have been funded, with a further two supported by Oxford. Congratulations! Read the project descriptions here.

PERShare - Equipment available to borrow

We have a range of kit available to borrow; from cameras and microphones to gazebos and tables - all for free!

Congratulations to Enriching Engagement Grants Awardees

The first awardees of the University of Oxford’s Enriching Engagement funding scheme have now been announced, and includes "Prof. Chris Lintott (PI) and Dr. Helen Spiers (project lead), Scribbling for Science in Schools: Taking Authentic Research into Schools with the Zooniverse".

Science Shop on a successful field trip with follow-up workshop

22 Oxford PhD students in Environmental Research visited the Cotswolds last week and heard about local issues

Public Engagement with Research Leadership Scheme awardees announced

Seven successful applicants have been chosen as the 2019-20 cohort of Public Engagement with Research (PER) Leaders. Two awardees are from MPLS departments.

UKRI launches its new vision for Public Engagement

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has launched its vision for public engagement, setting out their key areas of interest and focus to enable them to "promote world-leading research and innovation that is built on the knowledge and values of society and open to people from all backgrounds."

Vice Chancellor's Public Engagement with Research Award winners 2019 announced

In a glitzy awards ceremony in a packed lecture theatre in Keble College, the winners of the VC PER Awards were announced - featuring two awards for MPLS researchers - and three more highly commended awards.

REF2021 Final Guidance on Submissions Published

Research England today (Thurs Jan 31) released the final guidance on REF2021 submissions. I took a look at whether there have been any changes to the draft guidelines in relation to public engagement. Spoiler: public engagement with research remains a valid route to achieving impact.

The MLPS Division’s Strategic Plan for Public Engagement with Research

Over the last few years, the Division has been working towards better understanding its role in nurturing a supportive culture where high quality public engagement with research (PER) can flourish as an integral part of research culture and practice. We are now sharing our strategic plan, which has a focus on demonstrating the value of PER, building capacity, particularly by supporting departments, and exploring where we can facilitate effective collaborations across the Division and with other partners.

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2021: a bumper year for PER at the University

Establishing a new science engagement programme...

Congratulations to Dr Becky Smethurst - awarded IoPs Mary Somerville Medal

Science communication during a pandemic: is science writing the solution? Nov 3, 6-7pm GMT

What's coming up at Oxford Sparks?

Event management guidance updated

Wellcome Enriching Engagement funded projects announced

What do the recent changes to Pathways to Impact mean for public engagement with research?

3 new Oxford Citizen Science projects funded by UKRI

PERShare - Equipment available to borrow

Congratulations to Enriching Engagement Grants Awardees

Science Shop on a successful field trip with follow-up workshop

Public Engagement with Research Leadership Scheme awardees announced

UKRI launches its new vision for Public Engagement

Vice Chancellor's Public Engagement with Research Award winners 2019 announced

REF2021 Final Guidance on Submissions Published

The MLPS Division’s Strategic Plan for Public Engagement with Research

Dr Holly Reeve, MPLS Media Fellow completes two weeks at The Mirror

Some thoughts on draft REF Guidance published for consultation - where does PER fit in?

Dr Holly Reeve appointed MPLS BSA Media Fellow